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Atlanta Constitution

Location

Atlanta, Georgia, United States of America

Date

Feb 01, 1909

Page

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Movement from pulpit boosts Atlanta charity drive

The Associated Charities movement gains momentum as ministers urge support from ATLANTA churchgoers. By week’s end the total membership reaches 1,042 with 144 new members added this week under Mrs J Henry Porter and other chairmen. Cards distributed in churches and by ushers aim to reach 1,500 members as cold weather limits turnout. The central committee plans further outreach at the Carnegie library and urges more signups from those who missed Sunday services.

Est Atlanta Central Committee J Henry Porter Inman Park Wenk Harvie Jordan Garvey Anderson McWhorter Milmer W . Manafield Carnegie Library Sanav

Florida crops crushed by cold snap in Pensacola region

Report from Pensacola notes early fruit and vegetable crops in the area have been damaged or killed by an unusually cold wave. Despite prior mild weather promoting growth, temperatures plunged below freezing, with some spots recording sixteen degrees. The frost threatens orange groves and general harvests across the south Florida peninsula.

Pengatota Fie Florida Ltts Orange

Son of Congressman Dead in Rocky Mount Typhoid

Roanoke January 31 Thomas Saunders son of Congressman Saunders of the Virginia district died at Rocky Mount Virginia of typhoid fever aged 21. He was a student of the University of Virginia.

Roanvie, Ve Thomas + Saunders Saunders Afch Virginia Rocky Mount University of Virmiote

St Doula Steamship Crippled Near Port

New York January 31. The steamship St Doula of the American Line nears port with her rudder broken and the anchor holding by a makeshift tackle. The ship proceeds at reduced speed under improvised steering in heavy seas.

New York Tne St Doula Hne Wil York Georgetown Santiago Cuba George W. Gibbs Europa Weat Indies Ming Lamient

Firemen on Dead Rush Hit By High Wind Fires

Fourteen fire calls were answered yesterday by the department up to 1 o clock. Thirteen were Saturday and the rest yesterday. Fire Chief Cummings said winds made the fires more dangerous though contained to small areas. Notable blazes included Piedmont Driving Club bar room fire from an open fireplace, burning under the floor. residence at 185 Oglethorpe Avenue. 78 Central Place. 134 Key Street. Three companies responded at each, with minor damage overall.

Cummings Piedmont Driving Club Chemicaia Shettly T B Oglethorpe Avenue Central Place Iey Street

Mill Fatality At Harris Plant In Oakville

Oakville Washington January 31 Meres Senitan killed Arthur Gestland by hurling him onto a revolving base saw at Harris mill. The saw cut through Gestland’s body. Sheriff Payette reported Gestland formerly worked as a fireman on the Lake Shore and Michigan Southern railroad and resided in Buffalo.

Oakville Wash Meres Senitan Arthur Gestland Harris Mill Sherif Payette Gestland Lake Shore and Michigan Southern Buffato

Central Bank Favored in United States Monetary Review

Washington reports that the first nations monetary commission is likely to favor a central bank for the United States. Senator Aldrich supports a central bank, while resistance to minor financial changes persists until broad reform. The commission, with members including Hopkins and Bonypget, continues its investigation as terms expire.

Jake Corrigam Washington DC Pecal United Sates First Nations Monetary Commission Dolievan Benator Aldrin Mance Aanate Commienian Benidag Tellier Colorado Charlea J Hughes Sanusiot Hopkins Bonypget

Tragic double shooting and feud at Confederate home

Eddie Mize, a recent arrival from Athens, shot his wife and then killed himself after a long motive of vengeance surfaced. The couple had wartime ties and the tragedy occurred near Second and North Street in Wilmington. Meantime, a governance clash at the Confederate Veterans Home pits Superintendent Robert I Barry against Dr Amos Fox over guard appointments, with Pat McCullough named pending trustees action.

Wilmington Spe- Cin Eddie Mize Athens Mize Fic Wea Ling Mine Georgia Stepaaltian Oman Confederate Veterans Home Robert I. Barry Amon Fox Wight Board of Trustees Banry T H. White Eixert County Fox Eo Patrie Cultoush Atlanta Autama Barry Board of Trusteed Atlantis Pat McCullough White Harry Thees

Georgia Jeffrey and Russian Prince Marry in Hankow

A Chinese clipping reports Miss Georgia Jeffrey, an American, wed a Russian prince in Hankow last December. The marriage may halt the Heflin case in Washington, where Rep Thomas Heflin faces an assault indictment. Public noting the couple’s union and its possible effect on court proceedings.

Georgia Jeffrey Heflin Joan Cordigan Washington Georgia Jeffre Hankow China Thomas Henin Gundy Laster Miss Jeffrey Lundy Alan Doman Tom McCreery Trefer Louis Lantry Soming Mies Jeffrey Christchurch England Ubutent Prince Alfred Arkenhelm-Gagarin Marriag Mina Georgia Jeffrey Washington Dc U BA Heabhauld

Fires Sweep Georgia Towns in Weekend Blaze Toll

Fires across Dublin Valdosta and Columbus produce heavy losses totaling around 75 000 to 375 000 as several fires burn through January 31 Reports cite destroyed veneer plant Tacksons stores Keen Bros and Jacksons stock with insurance gaps The Dublin blaze left the Southland Lumber property valued near 825 000 uninsured and the Jacksons block threatened by heat and sparks Columbus saw multiple fires under frigid weather taxing fire crews across two days.

Dublin Spector Southland Limber Company Ned Tacksons Dam Keen Bros Stores HY /Westhtook Jacksons Valdosta Fremen L. M. Birtch Gunley & Co Mre Mitchell Roering Mre E Pearlman RG Starke Columbean

Frisco Chief Engineer JoF Hinckley Resigns

An official announcement states JoF Hinckley will resign as chief engineer of the Frisco system effective tomorrow. M C Byers, previously engineer of maintenance and ways for the Frisco-Rock Island system, will succeed him. the office will be abolished. Hinckley will join the Southern Railway Tug Dike project with headquarters at Neweea.

Aempaw Jof Hinckley Hinckley M C Byers Rock Island Hincksey Southern Railway Neweea

Accidental shooting kills Mrs Tuckerman in Springfield home

In a Springfield apartment at 306 North Cork Street a pistol discharged while George Busse demonstrated its use, striking Mrs Li C Tuckerman wife of a frok dealer. She died instantly as Mayor Busse and General Gerard learned of the fatal incident. George Busse planned to leave for Cincinnati on business prior to the tragedy.

Ciscoye George Fete Pred Bues Chicago Mra Li C Tuckerman Métton North Cork Street Ira ‘Tuckerman Wus Exignijer Genenal A. C Geran Charity George Ruane En Oreaway Bertha Lambe Burgiane Gerard Wix Tuckerman Alfred Basse George Gergit Fuckerman Bassey Busse George Busse Cincinnati Mayor Busse Springfield 7

Weather Prophecy Sets Fair Monday Across States

A weather forecast from January notes fair skies and rising temps in many regions. Northwest portions may see continued cold, with lighter north winds and no major storms. Florida and Texas expect warmer conditions early in the week, while Virginia and Tennessee anticipate gradual warming alongside cooler starts.

Washington Boreeast Georgia Northwest Virginia Mons Guy North Carolina South Carolina Florida Alabama Ministsappl Texas Arkansas Tennessee Kentucky

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